Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Awkward Facebook Moments...With a Happy Ending.

Happy Hump day! (Says the crazy lady who is chugging Baileys spiked coffee and trying to tame mangled frizzy hair) Why is it so frigging hard to drag my slightly padded ass (still working off those Double Fudge Irish Cream Cookies) out of bed and face mornings? I've been doing it for well over 33 years now, and it just never gets easier! I sometimes contemplate life as one of those unsettled ladies who take up residence in their bed. I would have a lifetime supply of nutella, Air Supply and Saved by The Bell reruns. (A.C. Slater...you continue to rock my world universe long after the "College Years".)﻿

Sweet mullety perfection...yes...

﻿ I would send the neighbours boy out to fetch my groceries and lady products while taking part in video chats with crazy men who would make strange requests ("Put on the sheer pantyhose!!!! Now the grey ones!!"). But they would be my new friends, so I would accommodate. I would get all of my much needed gossip from my old faithful, Facebook. Which incidentally happens to be the subject of toady's post.

Facebook has made it possible for the average awkward creep (like me! and you!) to stalk from the comfort of our own super comfy beds! "Leave the black catsuit and pliers at home Henry! Mamas got a Facebook account! " However, just when you thought that you could avoid random acts of awkwardness by staying home and silently creeping on your peeps, technology kicks you in the (cushy) ass and takes awkwardness to a whole new level. So much for anonymity, especially when you are as awkward prone as yours truly! I've had numerous strange run ins with old friends, new friends, strangers who poke me, Farmville neighbours and once an old professor who sent a disturbing photo taken in the shower stall of my old housing residence. Here are some "Awkward Facebook Moments" I've complied after looking back over the years. Feel free to leave me a comment with your own experiences. (You know I hate to be awkward AND alone!!!) As always I will be leaving you with a "happy ending" in the form of "Baileys Banana Trifles"...mmmm...

Noone liked your witty status about jiggly people in lycra on bikes emerging along with the beautiful weather.

....except your mom

The picture that you snapped on your cell phone of your wobbly "before diet" body was posted on your wall because your phone is a whore.

Running into someone at the store and telling them that you ADORE the engagement pics they just posted...and then remembering that they are not actually your friend. You are just a creep.

Getting dumped and having to change your status.

Noone responding to your birthday party event.

...except your mom. (and even that was only a "maybe")

************************************************************8I found this amazing recipe at "Love With Food" and I improvised slightly to fit my cupboards ingredients. This is a truly fantastic site, as they have a program that allows you to buy delicious meals and they will donate a meal to help fight hunger!!! I love to see people baking and giving back!!!!

-7 tbsp Baileys (Yay! Another opportunity to use your Homemade Baileys!-6 chocolate brownies. I'm lazy, so I bought the brownies from a local bakery. -3 bananas, cut up.-18 oz vanilla custard. I went all "Bill Cosby" on these trifles and used a box of instant vanilla pudding. -6 tbsp caramel topping. (The kind you would smother ice cream in)-One grated chocolate bar. I used a Cadbury chocolate bar.
-Cute wine or martini glasses to serve them in!

Do it up:

Mix the cream with 1 tbsp Baileys, and set aside. Divide the brownie pieces between 6 glasses, then drizzle each with 1 tbsp Baileys. Now pour a shot for yourself and indulge. Top with the sliced bananas, pudding and Baileys cream, dividing equally, then drizzle with caramel sauce and finish with chocolate shavings. This can be made a few hours ahead, to allow it to set. It's a pretty straightforward recipe with room to be creative. You could always do a couple of layers or add more Baileys.